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“The human being consists of three bodies: the physical body, the subtle or astral body, and the causal or karmic body. Each body is an energetic field of different densities that vibrate at different frequencies…

“When a dosha becomes imbalanced, there is an increase in the influence of the elements and the corresponding qualities that make up that dosha. Ayurveda teaches that imbalances follow a basic pattern of flow. Once we forget our true nature as spirit, we begin to act disharmoniously and get caught up in the dramas of everyday life.

According to Ayurveda, all ailments, aches, pains, and disease of any kind occurs due to a blockage of flow to pranic energy (life force energy). There are 107 vital (energetic) points on the body that allow access to body, mind and consciousness.

After posting the kitcheri recipe yesterday, I had a few people contact me and ask what vegetables are best for them, according to their dosha (vata, pitta and kapha). Ayurveda is all about individual differences. We are each unique, and have unique needs. There’s a saying in Ayurveda that “everything is right for someone, nothing is right for everyone.” So what does that mean for you?

Kitcheri (also called kichadi), a relatively simple stew of basmati rice and split mung beans, is a staple in Ayurvedic cooking. It is delicious, easy to digest, nourishing and yet light. It is commonly the primary dish served during cleansing and rejuvenation programs (panchakarma). It is a great choice when you are ill, recovering from an illness, feeling a bit “off” ~ or anytime you just feel like it!

Ayurveda is based on five sense therapies, and teaches that what we take in through our five senses determines our health. In other words, we are not just what we EAT - but also what we SEE, SMELL, FEEL, and HEAR!